YEARLY HIGH
44.4206 PKR
YEARLY LOW
37.8936 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.1893 PKR

2017 GEL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 44.4206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 37.8936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5270 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.7989 to the December average rate of 41.4644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 44.4206 was down 9.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 49.1817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 222,103 PKR
2016 Average 222,143 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 189,468 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,635.04 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

44.3734
38.2921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 41.8608, compared to 42.5179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.8608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.5179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.8319 PKR (High: 43.7208 / Low: 38.8889). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6994 PKR (High: 43.7217 / Low: 43.0223).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.8319
June Spread (Stable) ±0.6994

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.5022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 43.8667) against the same month in 2016 (average: 45.1807), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3140 (-2.91%).

2017 Avg (August) 43.8667
2016 Avg (August) 45.1807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.5033 37.8936 38.7989
February 41.0076 38.7896 39.8020
March 43.1732 41.6362 42.4667
April 44.1587 42.3193 43.4617
May 43.7157 42.7756 43.2077
June 43.7217 43.0223 43.4277
July 44.2512 43.4368 43.8450
August 44.4206 43.1143 43.8667
September 43.3958 42.4265 42.7796
October 42.8821 41.3458 42.3270
November 42.5279 38.7147 40.8248
December 43.7208 38.8889 41.4644